| Literature DB >> 25268489 |
Solène Savourey1, Guillaume Lefèvre, Jean-Claude Berthet, Thibault Cantat.
Abstract
A novel methodology is presented for the direct methylation of amines, using formic acid as a unique source of carbon and hydrogen. Based on ruthenium(II) catalysts, the formation of the N-CH3 group proceeds via an efficient formylation/transfer hydrogenation pathway.Entities:
Year: 2014 PMID: 25268489 DOI: 10.1039/c4cc05908e
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chem Commun (Camb) ISSN: 1359-7345 Impact factor: 6.222